I am a 60-year-old retired American and would like to be able to travel freely in Thailand. However, I do not intend to rent or buy an apartment, as I prefer to stay in hotels year-round. I expect to spend six to eight months a year in Thailand and occasionally take trips abroad. For the past five years, I have done this using a visa on arrival, but now I would like to travel less.
Can I obtain a multiple-entry retirement visa without having a permanent residence in Thailand? I can easily meet the financial requirements.
One of the requirements for applying for a one-year extension of stay due to retirement is proof of permanent residence in Thailand. Documents such as purchase and rental agreements are required for the application. While some immigration authorities accept a three-month rental agreement for condominiums or apartments, other provinces may require a longer contract. Those who do not wish to rent or buy a house or apartment can alternatively nominate a person in Thailand (local or foreign) to sponsor accommodation. The sponsor simply needs to provide a letter confirming permission for the foreigner to stay in their home. A valid passport or Thai national identity card must be submitted along with the letter. After receiving the one-year extension, the 90-day reporting requirement for pension visa holders can be fulfilled online. The visa holder simply needs to complete the online reporting form and will receive confirmation a few days later indicating the date of their next reporting obligation. No document is required as proof of address for this process, so the foreigner can register even if he is staying in another province.
Further questions and answers can be found on the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of this website.
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